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Techniques in Evidence Collection. Forensic Crime Scene Unit. Procedures for Collecting. Must prevent any change from taking place Contamination, breakage, evaporation, accidental scratching, bending, loss Pack all evidence separately. Clean Techniques. Change gloves frequently
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Techniques in Evidence Collection Forensic Crime Scene Unit
Procedures for Collecting • Must prevent any change from taking place • Contamination, breakage, evaporation, accidental scratching, bending, loss • Pack all evidence separately
Clean Techniques • Change gloves frequently • Use a new pair of gloves for each item • Bleach equipment after each use • Avoid coughing, sneezing, talking over evidence • Package in clean unused products
Proper Labeling • Your name • Case number • Case name • Date Recovered • Item description • Location recovered • Items suspected of biological material must be labeled with a biohazard sticker
CHAIN OF CUSTODY There must be a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence. • The evidence container must be marked for identification • The collector’s initials should be placed on the seal • If evidence is turned over to another person, the transfer must be recorded.